Flying as a Contractor - tax relief?

[mudskipper]

If you privately fund part of it then you are admitting there is a duality of purpose. The business either pays all or nothing. Also look at the scale rates for accommodation and subsistence in other countries. There are quite generous allowances that you may be able to claim....

WHS - if it's a business trip, then claim all expenses as a business trip. As soon as you start to pay for bits of it yourself, you're muddying the waters.

Is it a business trip? Or is it a holiday during which you happen to have a couple of meetings?

[northernladuk]

My accountant has advised, if you wish we will support you, which isn't exactly a shining beacon of "go ahead chap" and they have advised that sufficient information from the organisations in the UAE "should" (and that word was stressed) be sufficient.

LOL, thats sly. They will do your accounts as you advise i.e. is it a business trip, you say yes they do the numbers knowing full well at the end of the year you sign away all their responsibility. Cheeky.

[speling bee]

LOL, thats sly. They will do your accounts as you advise i.e. is it a business trip, you say yes they do the numbers knowing full well at the end of the year you sign away all their responsibility. Cheeky.

Accountants advise. The company director takes responsibility. Nothing wrong with that.